Baumatic BWM1216W User manual

BWM1216W 60 cm 6
kg Freestanding
washin
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Machine

USER MANUAL FOR YOUR BAUMATIC
BWM1216W
60 cm 6 kg
Freestanding
washing machine
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
GS 03/09/10
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Contents
Environmental note 4
Important safety information 5 – 6
Specifications 7
Description of the appliance 8
Controlpanel 9
LCDdisplay 10
Detergentdrawer 11
Preparing the wash cycle 11-14
Preparing your garments for washing 11-12
A selection of wash care symbols 13
Detergents and conditioners 13-14
Wash program table 14-15
Wash program guidance 15
Selecting a wash program 15-19
Descriptions of the wash programs 15 – 22
Childlock 19
Maintenance and cleaning 19-26
Indailyuse 19
Control panel and washing machine cabinet 20
Detergentdrawer 20
The washing machine drum 20-21
Door 21
Cleaning the drain pump filter 21
Cleaning the water inlet filter 22
Winterstorage 22
Removingstains 23
Stainremovalrules 23
Stain removal guide 23-24
Poor wash results 25-26
Installation 26-31
Removing the transit bolts 26
Locating your washing machine 27
Connecting to the mains water supply 28-29
Connecting to the water outlet 29
Levelling the appliance 30
Powersupply 30-31
Before first use maintenance wash 31
Error code failure system 31–32
General troubleshooting 32-34
Contact details 35

Environmental note
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Important safety information
Your safety is of the utmost importance to
Baumatic. Please make sure that you read this
instruction booklet before attempting to install or
use the appliance. If you are unsure of any of the
information contained in this booklet, please
contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
General Safety
oRepairs to your appliance must only be carried out by a
Baumatic engineer or one of its authorised service agents. Any
attempt by an inexperienced person to repair the appliance,
could result in injury or damage to your washing machine.
oIf you notice that the mains cable is damaged. The appliance
must not be used. The same applies if you notice that the
worktop, control panel or base area is damaged. As this could
allow access to the internal components of the machine.
oThe appliance should be turned off and isolated from the mains
supply, before either cleaning or maintenance work is attempted.
oThe mains cable must not be used to pull the plug out of the
electrical socket.
oThe machine should not be sprayed with water.
oThe glass of the porthole door may become hot during the higher
temperature wash programs.
oThe machine should be allowed to cool before carrying out an
emergency drain or cleaning the drain filter.
oIt is possible for small animals to chew either the mains cable or
water hoses, which could cause an electric shock hazard.
Installation
oThe installation instructions contained within this user manual
should be followed.
oIt is obligatory for the completed installation to comply with all
relevant building regulations and local water authority
requirements.
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oBefore the first use of the appliance, we advise that a 95
degree cotton wash is completed. No garments should be
placed inside the machine; however a small amount of
detergent must be used.
During Use
oIt is recommended that the appliance is unplugged and the
water supply is turned off after the machine is used.
oThis appliance is only designed to wash normal domestic wash
loads. If you use your washing machine in any other way or it is
incorrectly used, then Baumatic accepts no liability for any
damage that might be caused and any guarantee will be void.
oNo attempt should be made to alter or modify the specifications
of this appliance.
oThe detergents that you place in this appliance should be
suitable for automatic washing machines. With regards to dosage
levels, the detergent manufacturer’s recommendations should be
followed.
oYou should not wash garments that have been in contact with
flammable materials.
oYour washing machine should not be used for dry cleaning.
oIf you use either dyes or bleaching agents inside this machine,
then you should consult with the manufacturer of these products
to make sure they are suitable for use in your washing machine.
Baumatic cannot be held responsible for any damage that may
result.
Child Safety
oYour washing machine should only be used by adults. You should
not allow children in the area of the machine unsupervised. You
should not let them touch the controls or play with the appliance.
oIt could be possible for a child or pet to gain access to the
washing machine through the porthole door. Therefore please
check the drum before using the appliance.
oAny packaging that is removed from the machine should be kept
away from children.
oAll detergents should be kept out of a child’s reach and in a safe
place.

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Specifications
o14 wash programs
o6 kg wash load
o1200 rpm maximum spin speed
oLED display
oElectronic control operation
oDelay start
oDigital countdown indicator
oDoor locked indicator
o300 mm porthole
o45 litre drum size
oFailure detection system
oImbalance control system
oOverflow protection
oFoam protection
oAnti-crease function
oAdjustable feet
oSafety door lock
Appliance dimensions
Height: 850 mm
Width: 595 mm
Depth: 495 mm
Ratings
Energyefficiencyclass A
Wash performance class A
Water extraction performance class B
For future reference please record the following information which can
be found on the rating plate and the date of purchase which can be
found on your sales invoice. The rating plate for your washing machine
will either be located on the right hand side of the cabinet or behind
the porthole door.
Model Number ……………………………….
Serial Number ……………………………….
Date of Purchase ……………………………….

Description of the appliance
Detergent
compartment Control panel
Door handle
Basket
Service panel
Filter door
Accessories
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Control panel
1) Washing program selection dial. Use this dial to select the
required washing program.
2) Start / pause button. Press this button to start or pause a
washing cycle.
3) Water level selection button. Press this button to select the
required water level according to the amount of laundry from
the following options:
High Æ Mid Æ Low Æ Tiny
4) Temperature selection button. Press this button to set the
temperature of the water for a washing program from the
following options:
95°C Æ 60°C Æ 40°C Æ 30°C
5) Spin speed selection button. Press this button to select the
spin speed for the chosen washing program from the following
options:
1200
Æ 900 Æ 600 Æ No Spin
6) Delay start button. Press this button to delay the start of the
washing cycle. Repeatedly press the button to choose a time
between 0-24 hours.
7) Function button. Press this button to choose from two
additional functions for your washing cycle. You can add an
extra rinse or a pre-wash to get a better washing result.
8) Add garment button. Press this button to add more clothes
during a washing cycle. The cycle will pause and the door will
unlock. Press the start / pause button after adding the extra
clothes and closing the door to continue the cycle.
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LCD display
Wash cycle progress indicator. The current wash cycle phase will
light on the display to indicate the progress of the program from “Pre-
Wash”, “Wash”, “Rinse” and “Spin”.
Delay start. The “Delay” icon will flash to indicate the delay time
which has been set. The program will begin after the set delay time.
Remain indicator. After the washing cycle has begun, “Remain” will
light and the remaining time will be displayed until the wash program
ends.
Child locked. When the child-lock function is activated this icon will
light. The light will go off when the lock is deactivated.
Door locked. When the door is in the lock state, this icon will light.
The door can be opened only after the light turns off.
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Detergent drawer
Main wash section
This compartment should have detergent placed in it (you should also
put a water softening agent in this section, if you use one). The
detergent will be added to the drum at the start of the main wash
program.
Conditioner section
This compartment should be used for liquid conditioners (fabric
softener, starch). They will be added to the wash load during the final
rinse.
Pre wash section
This compartment should have detergent placed in it, if you are going
to select a pre-wash before the main wash cycle.
Preparing the wash cycle
Preparing your garments for washing
oYour washing should be sorted out, according to
the fabric type and the wash care symbol that is
printed on the garment’s wash care label (see
separate section on wash care symbols).
oYour washing should also be sorted out
according to the degree of soiling.
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oCheck all pockets on a garment to make sure that they are
empty.
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oRemove any detachable metal items (badges,
paperclips, safety pins etc).
oZips should be closed, duvet covers and
pillow cases should be buttoned up and any loose straps should
be tied up. This will help to prevent other garments from getting
damaged during the wash.
oWoollens and knitted coloured fabrics should be turned inside out
before being washed in the appliance.
oSmall delicate items (tights, baby socks) should be placed in
either a washing net or a zipped pillow case.
oCurtains should be handled with particular care. All plastic hooks
or metal strips must be removed before being washed in the
appliance.
oColoured items and whites should be washed
in separate wash cycles.
oNew garments often contain an excess of
dye, therefore it is advisable to wash them separately for their
first wash.
oGarments should be unfolded and shook out before being placed
inside the machine.

A selection of wash care symbols
Washing
Boiling
temp
95°C
Normal
temp
60°C
Normal
temp
40°C
Do not
wash!
Bleachable
in cold
water
Do not
bleach!
Wool
seal
Dry
cleaning
Delicate
temp
30°C
Delicate
temp
40°C
Hand
wash
only
All
solvents
All but TRI
Benzine
only
Do not
clean!
Spin
dryer
Normal Low
High
Do not
dry!
Hang to
dry
Drip dry
Dry
flat
Ironing
110°C
150°C
200°C
Do not
iron!
oThe wash care symbols should be used to help you to select the
most suitable wash program. They will also help you to sort your
laundry into different loads, depending on the fabric type and the
highest temperature which the garment can be washed at.
Detergents and conditioners
The amount of detergent that you need to use in your appliance, will
depend on
oThe degree of soiling.Lightly soiled garments in general
require less detergent.
oThe size of the wash load.A smaller wash load will require a
reduction in the amount of detergent.
oThe hardness of your tap water.The harder your water is,
then the more detergent you will need to use. The detergent
manufacturers normally give guidance as to how much extra
detergent should be used, depending on the hardness of the
water.
Liquid detergent
If you are using liquid detergent, then in the majority of cases the
liquid should be placed inside the dosing device supplied by the
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detergent manufacturer and placed inside the drum. All instructions on
the detergent packaging should be followed.
Water softening agents
If your tap water is hard, then it may be prudent to utilise a water
softening agent. This will help to ensure that the appliance does not
become clogged with hard water deposits. You may also find that it will
allow you to lessen the amount of detergent that you are using.
When using any detergent or water softening
agent, the recommendations of the
manufacturers should be followed.
Wash program table
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Detergent Box
Wash
Cycle
MAX
temp
(°C)
MAX
Spin
Speed
(RPM)
MAX
load
size
(kg)
Extra
Rinse
Pre-
Wash
Pre-
Wash
Main
Wash
Default
Operation
Time
(hr:min)
Clothes to
be washed
suggestions
Cotton 95 1200 6 Option Option √√√ 1:23 Ordinary
clothes
Quick wash 40 1200 3 Option No
Option
X √√ 0:23 Not so dirty
clothes
Jeans 95 1200 6 Option Option √√√ 2:06 Thick clothes
Wool 40 900 2.5 Option No
Option
X √√ 0:43 Wool / fleece
clothes
Synthetics 60 900 3 Option Option √√√ 0:57 Chemical
fibre clothes
Silk 30 600 2 Option No
Option
X √√ 0:34 Silk clothes
Kids
underwear
95 1200 6 Option Option √√√ 1:34 Children’s
underwear
Kids colour 40 1200 3 Option Option √√√ 0:53 Ordinary
children’s
wear
Kids heavy 60 1200 3 Option Set √√√ 1:20 Dirty
children’s
wear
Active
enzyme
60
(default)
1200 3 Option Must √√√ 1:52 Dirty clothes
Self-clean 95
(default)
600 / No
Option
No
Option
X √√ 1:03 No detergent
Wash 95 / 6 No
Option
Option √√X 0:32 Clothes that
only need the
single wash
Rinse +
Spin
/ 1200 / Option No
Option
X X √ 0:14 Clothes that
only need the
bleaching
wash
Drain +
Spin
/ 1200 / No
Option
No
Option
X X X 0:08 For clothes
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wash
Drain / / / No
Option
No
Option
X X X 0:01 Clothes that
don’t need
dehydration
oDetergent and softener only need to be added when required.
oThe operation time of the appliance will change according to the
water temperature, water level, amount of clothes, inlet water
pressure and drain state.
Wash program guidance
oA wash program option can only be selected if the program table
advises that it is possible with the wash cycle you have selected.
oImportant: You should make sure that the selected spin speed is
appropriate for the garments that you are washing.
oImportant: Before opening the door of the appliance, you MUST
spin the clothes and drain the water. See the section called “Spin
only”.
oThe active phases will appear at the top of the LED display, as the
wash program progresses.
oThe LCD display shows an approximate time for the selected wash
cycle. Please note that factors external to the machine, e.g. the
temperature of your water supply, your water pressure etc. can
affect the time it takes for a wash cycle to complete.
Selecting a wash program
Setting a wash program
oUse the washing program selection dial (1) to select the required
program.
oYou can set the water level (3), temperature (4) and spin speed
(5) by pressing the relevant buttons on the control panel.
oIf you wish to add an additional function such as a pre-wash or an
extra rinse to the cycle, press the function button (7).
oOnce the desired program has been selected, press the start /
pause button (2) to begin the wash cycle.

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End of cycle
oWhen the wash cycle ends a musical signal will sound.
oIMPORTANT: You should not attempt to open the porthole door
until the door lock light has gone out.
oWhen the door lock light has gone out and you hear the door
lock disengage, you can open the porthole door and remove the
laundry.
oTurn off the water tap and rotate and program selection dial (1)
to the OFF position.
oDisconnect the appliance from the electricity supply.
Pausing a wash program
oIf you want to pause a wash program temporarily, you should
press the start/pause button (2).
oWhen you want to restart the wash cycle, press the start/pause
(2) button again.
Delay start feature
Your appliance has a delay start feature, which allows you to delay the
start of a wash cycle until a later time.
oWhen the delay start function is in use, the LCD display only
shows the delay start time. The “Delay” indicator will light. When
the programmed time is reached, the indicator light will go off.
The LCD display will then show the remaining time of the wash
cycle.
oThe delay start time on the display informs you in how many
hours the wash program will begin.
1) Use the program selection dial (1) to select the desired cycle.
2) You can adjust the water level (3), temperature (4) and spin
speed (5) by pressing the appropriate buttons. You can also add
a pre-wash and an extra rinse by pressing the function button
(7).
3) Once the required cycle has been set, press the delay start
button (6). Repeatedly press this button to set the length of
time which you wish to pass before the washing cycle begins.

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4) Press the start / pause button (2) and the machine will enter
standby mode. The cycle will automatically begin when the delay
start time is reached.
Setting a single wash
oYou can choose from the following single cycles: “Wash”,
“Drain”, “Drain and Spin” and “Rinse and Spin”.
1) Use the program selection dial (1) to choose one of these cycles.
Set the required spin speed or “No-Spin” option accordingly.
2) Press the start / pause button (2) to begin the program.
Manual soaking
1) Load the laundry into the washing machine drum
2) Put the detergent into the drawer according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
3) Use the program selection dial (1) to select the required wash
cycle. Press the start / pause button (2) to begin the cycle.
4) After approximately 10 minutes have passed, press the start /
pause button (2) again to pause the cycle. The clothes are then
able to soak in the water for your chosen length of time. Press
the start / pause button (2) to continue the wash cycle.
High temperature self-clean
oThe self-clean cycle is specially designed to clean the drum and
tube. It applies 95°C high temperature sterilization to make the
wash cycles more environmentally friendly.
oWhen this procedure is performed, clothes or other washing
cannot be placed in the drum.
oWhen the correct amount of chlorine bleaching agent is put in,
the barrel cleaning effect will be better. You can use this
procedure regularly according to usage.
1) To set this cycle, use the program selection dial (1) to choose
the “Self-clean” option.
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Active enzyme
oThe active-enzyme procedure gives full play to the active
enzyme of the detergent powder by setting a temperature of
40°C for the pre-wash and 60°C for the main wash. This is
suitable for clothes which are hard to wash.
1) Use the program selection dial (1) to choose the “Active
enzyme” cycle. The other options will be set by default.
2) Press the start / pause button (2) to begin the wash cycle.
Extra rinse
oThe extra rinse option is mainly used for underwear or for the
clothes of people with sensitive skin. The laundry will undergo an
additional rinse to remove more residues of detergent.
1) To program an extra rinse, press the function button (7) to
choose the correct option before starting the wash cycle.
Add garment function
oThis operation can be carried out during a washing procedure.
Usually during a wash cycle, there is a large amount of water
with high temperature in the drum. Therefore it is unsafe to
open the door.
oIf you wish to add more clothes in the middle of a wash cycle,
please follow the steps outlined below in order to safely unlock
the door and introduce more clothes.
1) While the cycle is in progress, press the add garment button
(8).
2) Wait until the machine stops spinning and the door lock light
goes off.
3) Open the door and place the additional clothes into the drum
and close the door.
4) Press the start / pause button (2) to continue the wash cycle.

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Child lock
Your appliance has a child lock option, if this is set, it will mean that
nobody can affect the operation of the wash program once it has
started.
oTo activate the child-lock, press and hold the delay start button
(6) and the spin speed button (5) at the same time for
approximately three seconds.
oFollow the same steps to deactivate the child-lock.
Power off memory
oYou do not need to do anything if the power supply to the
machine is cut off in the middle of a cycle.
oThe appliance will continue the wash when the power is turned
on again.
IMPORTANT: Please do not open the door by force when the
power is off. Please call the customer care helpline if you have
to open the door.
Maintenance and cleaning
In daily use
oOnce a wash cycle has completed, you should pull out the
detergent drawer slightly, so it can dry out.
oLeave the porthole door ajar for a short while after a wash cycle
has completed. This should help to prevent stagnant smells and
to protect the door seal.
oAfter each washing program has finished, wipe up the remaining
water on the rubber seal ring and seal fold to prevent any
mildew and rot.
oClose the water tap.
oWe suggest that you disconnect the appliance from your mains
supply, when it is not in use.

Control panel and washing machine cabinet.
IMPORTANT: Do not use any abrasive cleaner or household polish on
either the control panel or operating parts.
oWipe over the control panel and the external surface of the
machine using a brand new damp cloth with warm water.
oIf you ever spill any liquid detergent or conditioner from the
detergent drawer onto the washing machine cabinet, then these
should be cleaned up immediately as they could be corrosive.
Detergent drawer
Occasionally the detergent drawer should be cleaned, to remove any
detergent residue that has built up.
oPress the detergent drawer limit part
and pull out the drawer at the same
time to remove from the machine.
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oDetergent can also accumulate inside
the detergent drawer recess, so you
should also clean this out using
warm soapy water and a soft cloth.
oOnce you have finished cleaning the
detergent drawer and recess, you
should slide the drawer back into its
original position.
The washing machine drum
The drum of your washing machine is constructed from stainless steel.
However if there are objects that can rust placed inside the drum, then
it is possible for the drum to become stained.
IMPORTANT: Do not use a descaling agent, iron/steel wool or
scouring agents to clean the drum of your appliance.